Alternative Truck Fuels Opposed

August 12, 1990

The use of alternative fuels to meet emission standards for heavy-duty trucks would be impractical and probably ineffective given current technology, according to an analysis released by the California Trucking Association. The group, which represents 2,500 trucking companies and suppliers, said it supports emissions regulations to clean up polluted air in metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, but opposes mandated use of alternative fuels as a means of reducing vehicle emissions.